variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment In this week's installment of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Hannah Bloch sends greetings from Paris, where the floating Olympic cauldron is still rising in the nighttime sky two years after the 2024 Paris Games. Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026 The Supra is one of the vehicles most closely associated with Walker’s Fast & Furious character, Brian O’Conner, who builds and races a bright orange version of the A80 in the first installment of the popular movie franchise. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 This installment features dancer Miyu, who at age 19, won the house division of JUSTE DEBOUT 2017 WORLD FINAL, the world’s premier street dance battle competition. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Cretton has a lot of irons in the fire, including the inevitable next Spidey installment and a Naruto film. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  • In his inauguration speech, Min Aung Hlaing pledged to restore normal engagement with ASEAN and to work to strengthen international relations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • McKee will remain in office until the next governor's inauguration in January 2027.
    Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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